Michigan Spot Named One Of America’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Find America's best seafood restaurant in Michigan.
Dream Big for the Big Room: Grand Rapids’ Newest Venue
The past meets the future with the recent opening of Grand Rapids’ new large events and entertainment venue, The Big Room. Connected to Silva (975 Ottawa Ave. NW)—the innovative “dinnertainment” complex that combines a restaurant, bar, Bocce ball and more—The Big Room held a soft opening back in May, with a free...
Grand Rapids & Detroit Among Best Retirement Cities In US
Michigan is lucky enough to have all of these cities within the state and 2 cities considered to be great retirement spots.
Godfrey-Lee community outraged over sudden staff layoffs
WYOMING, Mich. — Members of the Godfrey-Lee school district community in Wyoming say they are outraged after they learned five school employees were laid off two weeks ago. Jailene Rodas-Sandoval read letters written to her from her former students in front of the large crowd gathered for Monday night’s Godfrey Lee...
Grand Rapids churches, nonprofits come together to ‘Bless the City’
Hundreds of volunteers are focusing their efforts on one neighborhood in southeast Grand Rapids as part of a project called Bless the City.
MSP search for missing Byron Center man continues in Schoolcraft County
MANISTIQUE, MI— Michigan State Police from the Manistique Outpost continue to search for a missing downstate man. Timothy Lawrence, 51, from Byron Center, was reported missing on August 30. He had crashed his car on Lang Road near US-2 in the area of Blaney Park and ran off before troopers arrived.
Ford airport named finalist for USA Today readers’ choice best small airport award
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Gerald R. Ford International Airport has been named a finalist for USA Today’s readers’ choice award for best small airport in the country. The airport, located at 5500 44th St. SE in Cascade Township, is among 20 small airports around the country vying for the title, and those who wish to cast a...
Indiana man to learn sentence after selling stolen boats in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An Indiana man who pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to selling stolen pontoon boats in Ottawa County will be sentenced Monday. Lance Holland, from Fort Wayne, IN, was arrested in May 2024 following an investigation into stolen pontoon boat sales. Holland was arrested on May 17, along...
Grand Rapids Public Library Card Sign-Up Month Offers Local Deals, More
Visits to libraries may be down nationwide, but Grand Rapids Public Library is giving locals big reasons to come back, including free perks, swag, and local business discounts.
GVPD cracks down amid crime wave, drawing ire
Grand Valley State University’s Department of Public Safety enacted extensive new policies Thursday amid an unprecedented level of on-campus crime, including a stabbing and vehicle thefts. While students have expressed concern over campus safety, the guidelines have also drawn confusion from members of the GVSU...